December 2019

3 - E Pu Pa`akai Kakou 5:00 -7:00 pm Cafeteria

16 - SCC Meeting 4:30-6:00 pm

18 - School Ends at 2 pm

20 - Winter Concert 8:30 am

20 - School Ends 1:15 Winter Break Begins

January 2020

7 - Students Return to School 3rd Quarter

13 - No school, Westside Complex Waiver Day

20 - No School, Martin Luther King Jr. Day

31 - S.T.E.M. night

5:30 - 7:30 pm in both Cafeteria’s

School Office: 335-2111 Fax: 335-8415 M-F 7:00am - 4:30pm www.eleeleschool.k12.hi.us

Aloha `Ele`ele Elementary School `Ohana, I love my job! I am and will always remain very proud of the hard work and accomplishments of our students, faculty and staff, and the support of all of our parents and families. We simply cannot reach the highest levels of achievement we strive for without everyone’s help. Thank you all. Health and wellness is a theme we continue building up. We are very proud of our student’s ability to always show great fitness and character. We continue to support them with a school wide physical education program directed by teacher James Muraoka as well as a school wide character education program directed by Dr. Michelle Metcalf. Healthy body and healthy mind. Simple. Please take the time to allow your child 30 minutes of physical activity daily to support their fitness. And you can also ask your child to share their Keiki Character Counts affirmations with you. These are the positive statements and self talk we encourage students to say aloud to teach good character and Hawaiian values such as Aloha, Compassion, Selflessness, ‘Ohana, and Friendship. Our kids are GREAT kids…let them show you! :) I want to share/remind you of a couple resources to keep you connected to events at school: Like us on Facebook @eleeleschool or go to - www.FaceBook.com/eleeleschool. Our FB page is a great way to keep up with our school calendar of events or connect with other members of our school community. You can even send us a message or view some great pics of the school from past and present. School Website - www.eleeleschool.k12.hi.us as we continue to add the most current information about school programs, lunch, and special events. Finally, as always, please remember it is the simple things that assist the school the most… Feed your child well both their body and their mind, let them rest, let them play, and most of all enjoy your time with them caring for them deeply and building them up as a strong human being and productive member of our community. We are here to help. Enjoy the rest of your school year! As a final note, I wish you all a very happy holiday season celebrating all the pleasures that family and friends bring! Care for your loved ones deeply by being present for them in all ways.

Paul Zina Principal

Principal’s Message

'Ele'ele School Kids Savings Project Upcoming Deposit Days:

Thursday, December 14th

Thursday, January 25th

Envelopes will be sent home the day before deposits are made. Inside each envelope will be a

deposit slip. Please fill this out with your child.

HAPPY SAVINGS!

S.T.E.M. night on

January 31st, 2020

5:30 - 7:30 p.m.

Refreshments provided

SWEETHEART LUNCHEON

February 12th, 2020

MAY DAY

May 22nd, 2020

8:30 am

The Eleele PTSA would like to express its appreciation to all the families, students, teachers, and volunteers that helped make our recent Regal Bakery Fundraiser a success! All the donations and funds raised from this event will help support our school needs and activities such as classroom supplies and resource, bus excursions, student recognition, and sports activities just to name a few. The top sellers for this event are as follow:

1st place – Tylea Yamamoto

2nd

place – Denali Chun 3

rd place – Courtney Faria

These top sellers will be receiving a monetary prize from Regal Bakery.

The top participating classes are as follow: 1

st place – Mrs. Newton, Grade 3

2nd

place – Mrs. Miyazaki, Grade 2 3

rd place (tie) – Mrs. Godsill, Kindergarten and Mrs. Ishibashi, Grade 2

These classes will be receiving $25 from PTSA to be used for classroom activities.

Congratulations to all the winners!! Thank you again for everyone’s support!

Keiki Character Counts has been very rewarding as students have taken on challenges to strengthen their `Ohana and practice Kuleana! They are gaining a stronger sense of Belonging as we consider Citizenship and Laulima in the months ahead.

Congratulations to the following students who have successfully memorized Affirmation I Statements: Joanquin Ganotisi, Mark Aguda, Jaydeson Corpuz, Mailea Arbilera, Reign Pilapil, Kaden Blaze Misumoto, Logan Kailikini, Kambree McCallum, Neyton SIliado, Boaz Lagoc, Raven Trinidad, Malia Cabbab, Ethan Irimata, Quinn Santos, Melia Kakutani, Kailea Niau, Kathleen Pascua, Kaileah Kanaheleogawa, Kaeden Kelekoma, Phoenix Shea, Shanaya Diaz, Jaiden Dela Cruz, Nia Helgen, Arianna Alisna, Yana Gonzales, Wayne Matsushima, Raygen Rivera, Zylee Morita, Courtney Faria, Jordyn Hookano, Uriah Grant, Makayla Pimental, Alexandria Bueno, Kanoa Naumu, Kairie Kahalekomo, Layna Matsushima, Jacob Talich, Jairah Feliciano, Kloie Linoz, Aizlyn Carineo, Leily Suga, Maia Valdez, Jaira Niau, Kawena Ruiz, Rachelle Gelato, Laysha Silva, Wade Silva, Tayjah Cabbab, Jace Ortiz, Chaslin Young Ortiz, Kurt Nkaula, Meisson Simcock, Ivan Dela Cruz, Cyani Bagaoisan Rita, Gracelynne Cabbab, Titus Delacon, Ethan Freitas, Kaylana Oshiro, Aleiya Acosta Batis, Raia Agor, Khloe Agisto, Rianne Cariaga, Kianna Michaud, Noe Reyes, Mia Magaoay, Korie Kelekoma, Kaizeah Tanigawa, Dash Mangayayam, Kamaikai Kaneapua, Raely Agor, Denali Chun, Kaileu Planas, Kayla Jung, Shaneil Lambert, Matthew Lambert, Jillian Dela Cruz, Lilly Olivas, Kaulana Makua, Wailana Tanigawa, KaraLee Campos, Cairyn Parado, Kyla Asunio.

In addition, the following students have ALSO memorized Affirmation II Statements: Wailana Tanigawa, Aleiya Acosta-Batis, Gracelynne Cabbab, Cyani Bagaoisan Rita, Mia Magaoay, Korie Kelekoma, Noe Reyes, Denali Chun, Shaneil Lambert, Noe Reyes, and Tayjah Cabab. This is quite an achievement!

Many other students have been recognized as "Star Students" for best demonstrating ‘Ohana, Kuleana, Respect, and Self Discipline. These students have received special certificates and their names are displayed on the Character bulletin board in the cafeteria. Well done students! Thank you parents for continuing to encourage excellent character in the heart of your child!

Dr. Michelle Metcalf

'Ele'ele School Kids Savings Project Upcoming Deposit Days:

Thursday, December 19th

Thursday, January 30th

Thursday, February 27nd

Wednesday, March 25th

Thursday, April 30t9

Thursday, May 7th

MAHALO to our community partner CORTEVA who have come through for our school again this year and delivered 100 pumpkins for our Pumpkin Carving Night. Thank you to everyone who joined us, helped set up and clean up!